Health Insurance - Appeals and Grievances Process - Reporting Requirements
Sponsor: Jamila J. Woods (District 26)Committee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: Health - InsuranceStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 891 (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring carriers to report additional data on the number of members entitled to health care benefits under a policy, plan, or certificate and the number of clean claims for reimbursement processed by a carrier to Maryland Health Commissioner.
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Testimony (28)
MGA witness listFAV 26FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Dumais, Brige | 1199SEIU UHE | Position only |
| FAV | Amador, Ninfa | CASA | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Maryland, End Medical Debt | End Medical Debt Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Celentano, Matthewlobbyist | Funk & Bolton, P.A. | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Doherty, Daniel | Maryland State Dental Association, Maryland Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons | Position only |
| FAV | Forsyth, Heather | OAG/HEAU | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Dizard, Shayne | Progressive Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Essaheb, Megan | Progressive Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Stafford, Larry | Progressive Maryland. | Oral |
| FAV | Seyedian, Aaron | Well-Paid Maids | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kaplowitz, Richard KAP | Year | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kaplowitz, Richard KAP | Year | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Woods, Delegate Woodslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Woods, Delegate Woodslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Frink, Zachary | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Glenn, David | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Golombek, Daniel | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kauffman, Dannalobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Leonard, Emily | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | MacMillan, Jacqueline (Jackie) | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Parker, Crystal | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Reid, William | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Snee, Patty | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Spillane, John | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Walsh, Michaellobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Walsh, Michaellobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Celentano, Matthewlobbyist | Funk & Bolton, P.A. | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Kauffman, Dannalobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
1199SEIU UHEFAV 1
CASAFAV 1
Funk & Bolton, P.A.FAV 1UNF 1
OAG/HEAUFAV 1
Progressive MarylandFAV 2
Well-Paid MaidsFAV 1
YearFAV 2
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVCelentano, MatthewFunk & Bolton, P.A.Registered for: 38 Degrees North; Advanced Energy United; Alliance of Maryland Dental Plans; Allstate Insurance Company; America's Health Insurance Plans; American Council of Life Insurers…
FAVKauffman, DannaRegistered for: Amazon.com Services, LLC; American Association of Dental Boards c/o Commission on Dental Competency Assessments; Baltimore Gas and Electric Company; Behavioral Health System Baltimore; City of Rockville; Community Behavioral Health Association of Maryland…
FAVWalsh, MichaelRegistered for: Ameresco; Allegis, Redwood, Maxim Public Affairs, LLC; AthLife Foundation, The; Backpack; Capitol Strategies LLC; Children's Guild, The…
FAVWalsh, MichaelRegistered for: Ameresco; Allegis, Redwood, Maxim Public Affairs, LLC; AthLife Foundation, The; Backpack; Capitol Strategies LLC; Children's Guild, The…
UNFCelentano, MatthewFunk & Bolton, P.A.Registered for: 38 Degrees North; Advanced Energy United; Alliance of Maryland Dental Plans; Allstate Insurance Company; America's Health Insurance Plans; American Council of Life Insurers…
FWAKauffman, DannaRegistered for: Amazon.com Services, LLC; American Association of Dental Boards c/o Commission on Dental Competency Assessments; Baltimore Gas and Electric Company; Behavioral Health System Baltimore; City of Rockville; Community Behavioral Health Association of Maryland…